The FTC filed similar cases against BetterHelp, alleging deceptive business practices and data sharing with Google and Meta.

The entities involved

• BetterHelp →

  virtual counceling and therapy service company

  Nothing else this week.

• Federal Trade Commission →

  United States federal government agency

  • Trump is accused of destroying the structure involving the Department of Education, the Federal Trade Commission, and the East Wing.Mon 13:44
  • Several states, including Iowa, Nebraska, Alaska, and Texas, filed suits alongside the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), linked to the Trump administration's push.Mon 07:44
• Google →

  American multinational technology company, a subsidiary of Alphabet Inc.

  • Google referrals for publishers declined by 36%, according to Chartbeat data.Mon 17:38
  • A global center for quantum research is located in Goleta.Mon 16:53
• Meta →

  American technology company

  • The enterprise platform launch is facing market share pressure, leading to Mark Zuckerberg defending Meta's strategic direction.Mon 17:55
  • Meta is launching a new commercial wing specifically focused on AI deployment.Mon 17:55

Related events

• The FTC has classified people-search sites as data brokers, and Google has introduced a new privacy tool within Google Search.Sep 17
• Meta and BetterHelp face FTC scrutiny over alleged data sharing of user health information and deceptive business practices.Sep 19
• TaxACT disclosed sensitive data to Google and Meta, prompting an AG investigation and a subsequent settlement with Meta.Aug 27
• The FTC is reviewing IONQ's acquisition of SkyWater Technology, citing past antitrust precedents.Thu 02:53
• FTC settles with Amazon, Shutterstock, Instacart, and StubHub over deceptive practices, while spotlighting Meta platforms for scams.Jul 9